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ELTT Program Details

Entry Level Trades Training - Electrical Training

(Full-Time)

The EJTC Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) provides a combination of electrical theory and practical electrician training to prepare individuals for apprenticeships within the electrical construction industry. Training topics include electrical theory and code, lockout procedures, forklift certification, fall arrest training, WHMIS, TDG, Confined Space procedures, Hilti shot certification, and rigging.

Our program provides our students who successfully complete the 15 weeks of technical training with 10 weeks paid work experience. Placement will be with ECA of BC member companies associated with the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) and IBEW Local 213.

Upon successfully completing the course, you receive a certificate and credit for Level 1 technical training related to the Construction Electrician (Electrical) apprenticeship program.

Once the program has ended, the EJTC can then select full-time apprenticeship candidates from our program graduates, based upon work availability.

When does our next course start? September 4, 2012
Deadline for applications: June 1, 2012
School Location:  Suite 100-1424 Broadway Street, Port Coquitlam
Program Costs:  $4400.00 plus books and materials (approx.. $600.00) plus HST.
Note: Fees are subject to change. Participants are expected to provide their own personal safety footwear and transportation to and from training and work site.
Prerequisites:  Grade 12 with successful completion of the following: Principles of Math 11 (or Precalculus 11), Physics 11 and English 12 (or equivalent).  Basic computer skills required. Participants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. 

Course Outline (15 weeks technical training)

Details as designated by ITA for Level 1 Program Outline (PDF)

Basic Trade Skills

  • Occupational Health & Safety Standards
  • Workplace safety
  • Electrical safety
  • Personal safety equipment
  • Correct use of hand and power tools for the Electrical Trade
  • Safe ladder use and care
  • Installation procedures for:    
    • Nonmetallic sheathed cable
    • Armoured cable
    • Electrical metallic tubing
    • Rigid conduit
    • Flexible conduit
    • Cable and conductors
    • Conductor splicing
    • Residential electrical services